2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 406 would be higher. Both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Peugeot 406 are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 406 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |